the court of appeals ruled that california has the right to make a cut in payments to medi- cal providers. they made the cuts to balance the budget. they approved them but a group of doctors and other providers sued and a lower court blocked the cuts. the court of appeals over turned that ruling. >>> regulators are hailing a plan as a compromise between development goals and environmental protections. they approved a plan that will give more control to local governments. the focus will be on redeveloping older properties using environmentally friendly building practices. some say it mangles past protections. >>> southern california is bracing for more wet, chilly weather. roads were slippery over night, but the flurries cleared up and traffic moved smoothly. no snow showers are expected tonight. the national weather service issued a flood advisory in san diego because of high tids because of the king tides. it peaked 7 feet above normal. the king tied is a natural occurrence. other king tides are expected in january and february. >>> throw an extra blanket on the bed tonight -- >> or two.